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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is drawing early criticism from some who call it a "whitewash" and "ghoulish," even as it projects a strong global box office debut. Producers and stars have also teased potential sequels and discussed the film's impact.
The Broadway production of 'Dog Day Afternoon,' starring Jon Bernthal in the Al Pacino role, has opened to mixed reviews, with some critics praising its stagecraft but finding it unable to rival the original film's power, while others deemed it a 'disastrous adaptation.'
Despite never being staged on Broadway before, 'Every Brilliant Thing,' currently starring Daniel Radcliffe, has been ruled Tony-eligible in the Best Revival of a Play category by the Tony's administration committee.
The Broadway box office is reporting strong starts for shows like 'Cats' and 'Fear Of 13,' while 'Just In Time' hit $1.9 million, breaking its all-time box office record as Jonathan Groff prepares to depart.
Broadway's busy season saw strong audience numbers for recent arrivals like 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Rocky Horror Show', with many shows selling out or nearly so, as 'Joe Turner’s Come And Gone' began previews.
The play, starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, is one of several starry shows gearing up for Tonys season.